WorksheetsAmerican Revolution Vocabulary
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 28mins
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
the start the American Revolution
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.
to instruct how a county wins its freedom.
The main writer of the Declaration of Independence was
John Adams.
Benjamin Franklin.
Thomas Jefferson.
George Washington.
Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”
“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”
This system makes sure that no one branch can have too much power.
democracy
impeachment
checks and balances
election
Why does it mean to have a federal system of government?
it means that our government is a monarchy and king is in charge
it means the federal government has some powers, the state governments have some powers and they have some powers they share
it means that the states are in control in our country
it means that the church runs our government
What historic documents is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Constution
The Pledge of Allegiance
What is the Bill of Rights?
The document signed giving us our independence from Great Britain.
The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution.
The 8 most important amendments added to the Constitution.
The first 11 amendments added to the Constitution.
Which are features of Democracy?
Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers
The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis
All the above
“rule by __________ .”
The United States is a _________________________ democracy.
direct
indirect
representative
social
What is the U.S Constitution?
A declaration of war
A document that says how the U.S government runs. It is the highest law of the land.
A peace deal
Is a document that says how mayors and governors should act.
